Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned Nigerians to shun violence before, during or after Saturday's presidential election, as the ambition of no politician is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. Jonathan made the call on Thursday in a statement he personally signed.
The statement titled “My dear citizens of our beloved country, Nigeria” urged the youths to be wary of some desperate politicians who made attempt to recruit and engage them in activities that could disrupt smooth conduct of the poll.
“My dear citizens of our beloved country Nigeria, My name is Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and I bring good tidings for Nigeria and for you. Today, I want to talk to you about the coming elections this Saturday, February 16, 2019.
“My simple message to you is that if you love Nigeria, you must come out to vote. As a wise man once said “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." You are all good Nigerians. I, therefore, urge you to come out and vote based on your conscience and conviction.
“The best antidote to the rigging of elections is a high voter turnout. Remember, none of us is greater than all of us. I proved that my political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. Now it is your turn to prove that nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen.
“Shun violence, shun hatred. Come out this Saturday and vote peacefully for the Nigeria of your choice. Remember, we are all brothers and sisters born from the womb of one mother Nigeria,” he added.
